Mossad: The Great Operations of Israel's Famed Secret Service

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From the famous cases the kidnapping of Eichmann from Argentina, the systematic tracking-down of those responsible for the Munich Massacre to lesser-known episodes, shrouded in darkness, this extraordinary book describes the dramatic, largely secret history of the Mossad, the greatest intelligence service in the world.

Bloody, violent, daring and astonishing,Mossadreveals the covert actions, targeted assassinations, and paramilitary operations within and outside Israel, and identifies the agents and leaders whose personal stories are interwoven with the most celebrated Mossad missions.

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'This book tells what should have been known and isn't - that Israel's hidden force is as formidable as its recognised physical strength.' - Shimon Peres, Former President Of Israel; 'Two insiders reveal some of the more fantastic episodes in the history of Israeli intelligence operations around the world ... This book focuses on the operational details and personalities behind the famed Mossad's record of assassination, kidnapping, sabotage, and clandestine surveillance.' - Publishers Weekly; "Mossad reads like a fast-paced thriller packed with tales of espionage." - Jewish Chronicle

Author Bio

Michael Bar-Zohar is a writer, public speaker and former lawmaker. Author of more than 35 books of fiction and non-fiction, he was a Member of the Knesset and envoy to the Council of Europe. A former adviser to General Moshe Dayan, Dr. Bar-Zohar was a professor at Haifa University in Israel and at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia; Nissim Mishal is one of the foremost TV personalities in Israel. He was political reporter, Washington correspondent, and finally Director General of the State television and won a variety of journalism prizes.